Dollars don't equal votes

This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on June 30, 2003). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.

Mr. Bush raised 3 million Dollars today with a 2000 dollar a plate Dinner which most Americans can’t even think about being able to afford.

Gov. Howard Dean raised 756,000 dollars today (as of 10:30pm EST) with each contribution averaging 66.00 dollars.

Let’s do the math

3,000,000/2000 = 1,500 people

756,000/66.00 = 11,454.5 people

Don’t ever be discouraged by dollars. Dollars don’t equal votes.

We did make history. Politics will never be the same.

— Michael (not me) in the comments on Blog for America.